# Notice of Intent: MAIN/RESERVE PARACHUTES Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/140l3725q0012 - Solicitation number: 140L3725Q0012 - Notice type: Special notice - Status: Awarded to Airborne Systems North America of NJ Inc. - Department: Department of the Interior - Agency: Bureau of Land Management - Contracting office: National Interagency Fire Center (140L37) - NAICS: 314999 All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills - Product or service code: 1670 Parachutes; Aerial Pick Up, Delivery, Recovery Systems; Cargo Tie Down Equipment - County: Camden County (FIPS 34007). https://abierto.us/counties/camden-county-nj-34007 - First posted: January 30, 2025 - Last posted: January 30, 2025 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/53052943b30348bc97c626715f2965f7/view ## Description The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) intends to negotiate with only one source, Airborne Systems of North America, 5800 Magnolia Avenue, Pennsauken, New Jersey for the following parachutes and parachute components: Canopy - DC-7, 15 EA Canopy - MT1S, 10 EA Deploy Bag - MT1S, 10 EA This action is authorized by and in accordance with FAR 6.302-1. The Government believes that the only responsible source capable of satisfying the agency's requirement is the Airborne Systems of North America. These parachutes have met the necessary testing and evaluation requirements for use within the BLM Smokejumper Program. A Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition has been prepared in support of this acquisition. The estimated value of this acquisition is less than $127,500.00. No Request for Quotation (RFQ) will be issued and no response will be made to letters or telephone requests for a copy of the solicitation. This is not a request for competitive quotes, but serves as a procurement notice to fulfill public posting requirements in accordance with FAR 5.101(a)(1). The requirement is unrestricted and the NAICS code 314999 applies. Responsible firms believing they can provide the required items are encouraged to identify themselves and give written notification to the Contracting Officer referencing action item 140L3725Q0012. However, they must provide convincing evidence that they can furnish the requested items at a cost that will not exceed the total estimated transaction cost. All responses will be fully considered. If no affirmative responses are received by February 28, 2025 to the effect that a comparable source exists, an order will be placed with Airborne Systems of North America for the requirement stated here. Questions concerning this acquisition may be directed in writing to the CO, Mindi Paulson, at mpaulson@blm.gov. ## Award on USAspending - Recipient: Airborne Systems North America of NJ Inc. (UEI WEYALM4WUT46) - Contract: 140L3725P0008, purchase order - Obligated: $127,015.00 - Competition: Not Competed, 1 offers received - Link: solicitation number 140L3725Q0012 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 140L37 (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_140L3725P0008_1422_-NONE-_-NONE-/ ## Publications - January 30, 2025: Special notice, due February 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST. Notice 53052943b30348bc97c626715f2965f7. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/53052943b30348bc97c626715f2965f7/view ## Points of contact - Paulson, Mindi, mpaulson@blm.gov, (208) 387-5717 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract and USAspending.gov award data. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/140l3725q0012.